Marangu Route (6 Days)

Marangu route 6 days climb, the route is perhaps the easiest and most comfortable way to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. The route is popular, well-developed and the climb is constant and moderate. The approach to the summit is the exception, however, and demands more from the body and mind.

Accommodation is in dormitory style rustic huts that are more comfortable and sheltered from the elements on cold nights. This is the only route on the mountain where you do not sleep in tents.

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport : Marangu route 6 days climb

No need to arrange transport! Our transfer driver will collect you and all your gear from Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to the hotel in Moshi. Later you will meet the Karibu Adventure operation team. They will tell you more about the trip, share tips and safety information and thoroughly check your gear to see if you have everything you need.

Day 2: Moshi – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2700m): Marangu route 6 days climb

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be collected and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After some paperwork at the gate, the porters will load the gear and your trek can begin. Soon you will find yourself in the misty forest – trees, ferns, flowers and birds abound. You might also see blue monkeys or the white-tailed black and white colobus monkeys. You will reach Mandara Hut after about four hours. After resting a while, you can walk to the Maundi Crater from where you will have views towards Kenya. Supper in the dining hall of Mandara Hut.

Distance covered: 8 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: Rain forest

Meals: breakfast lunch and dinner included

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3700m): Marangu route 6 days climb

After an early breakfast you set off and soon you will be out of the forest. Continuing into a section of shrubs and grass – the moorland zone where you will stop for lunch on the way. Continue for a couple of hours to reach the bustling Horombo Huts at 3700m. The huts have great views over the farms and plains below. You might start to experience the altitude: headaches, nausea. Drink a lot of water, eat well and rest.

Distance covered: 12 km

Approximate taken: 8 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meals: breakfast lunch and dinner included

Day 4: Horombo Hut – Zebra Rocks (4020m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Up and down. Today will help your body to adapt to the altitude. This section will improve your chance of reaching the summit. After breakfast, you will hike to the Zebra Rocks (4020m) named after distinctive black and white stripes of the rock formation. Returning on the same path, you will be back at Horombo in time for lunch. The afternoon is free to explore. Overnight again at Horombo Hut.

Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m): Marangu route 6 days climb

Today’s section is long and uphill. The scenery changes into a moon landscape, barren and rocky as you cross the ‘Saddle.’ The piece of mountain was formed when the volcano erupted. The resulted lava flow now links Kilimanjaro’s two peaks – summit Kibo and Mawenzi. If you experience headaches and nausea, these are symptoms of altitude sickness. Help your body cope by drinking water and walking slowly. You should reach Kibo Hut after about five to six hours. Supper will be served early so you can get to bed. Try to rest as you will need to be up and walking again by midnight.

Distance covered: 9 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: alpine desert

Meals: breakfast lunch and dinner included

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 13 hours

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Today is summit day. You start out at night when the volcanic ash is still frozen and walking is easier. The mountain guide will wake you up and after some tea and snacks you will begin the slow trek to the summit. You will stop briefly at Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. Continuing ‘pole pole’ you should reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) on the crater’s rim by sunrise. As you feel the warm rays of the sun, you will continue for an hour or more up to the peak. Standing here on Uhuru Peak at 5895m you are now on the ‘Roof of Africa’, the highest point on the continent. After a few photos and hugs, you will turn back. The descent is fast and dusty as the lava ash will now have thawed. After a few hours you will stop at Kibo Hut for snack and a rest. From there you will continue down to Horombo Hut (3700m) arriving in the afternoon. Eat well to replace lost energy and have good rest.

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Marangu

The final leg of your Kilimanjaro trek passes along the same path that you ascended on – through the heather, red-hot pokers and shrubs of the moorland vegetation zone. You will stop for a cooked lunch at Mandara Hut (2700m).Soon, you will descend into the humid and green forest where you might spot the extravagant tails of the colobus monkeys. After a total time of six hours hiking, you should reach the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi where a hot shower and fresh clothes, cold beers are waiting.

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 7 hours

Meals: breakfast and lunch Included

Day 8: After breakfast, you continue with your travel plans or take a transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport.

Our package includes the following:

Medically Trained qualified guides
Twice a day medical health check up, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
Oxygen Cylinder
Two nights’ accommodation in the hotel includes bed and breakfast with storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes
Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
Pick up and drop off to the Airport
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, hut fees, and rescue fees
Tanzania VAT (18%)on tourism activities and park fees
3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
All meals while on the climb + evening tea, coffee and drinking chocolate with popcorn or peanuts.
As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
Hot water for washing up daily.
Basic first aid kit
Salaries for mountain support crew and base stuff wages
Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
International and domestic flights
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Tanzania Visa

Deposit Payment:

Deposit is 10% of the total booking amount, this is non-refundable.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

Prices:

Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.

Solo Trekker – USD 1851 per person
Group of 2 – USD 1721 per person
Group of 3 – USD 1699 per person
Group of 4 – USD 1678 per person
Group of 5 – USD 1661 per person
Group of 6 – USD 1658 per person
Group of 7 – USD 1656 per person
Group of 8 – USD 1654 per person
Group of 9 – USD 1645 per person
Group of 10 and above – USD 1641 per person

Hotels:

If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.

Gear

We offer the following add-ons to your gear (all equipment are subject to availability):

Private Toilet – USD 150
Private Tent – USD 5 per day
Thicker sleeping mattress – USD 10 per mattress

Our packages by default include a foam sleeping mattress of 2 inch thickness, if you want a thicker alternative you can opt a 4 inch foam mattress available with extra cost of $10.